Ideas, inspiration, and provocations for creativity, work, and staying human. From author Rob Walker.
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In the Mail
Blue hour, mail collage, dual sunsets
- May’s Savor of the Month prompt: Flaws. Be attentive to “flaws” (defined by you) that you notice as you move through the world this month. Read more here; share your findings and explore others’ here...
The Wrong Habit
It's all right. Plus the Heard
- May’s Savor of the Month prompt: Flaws. Be attentive to “flaws” (defined by you) that you notice as you move through the world this month. Read more here; share your findings and explore others’ here. I am...
Triple Play
* May’s Savor of the Month prompt: Flaws. Be attentive to “flaws” (defined by you) that you notice as you move through the world this month. Read more here; share your findings and explore others’ here!
Thanks to everyone who...
Chit Chat Finale!
Art by Rubi McGrory
Just a quick note to acknowledge that today marks the 10th day of our challenge, announced by Iridescent Ordinary creator Rubi McGrory here:
Here goes: the Great Spring 2026 Chit Chat Challenge. Rob Walker of The Art...
Savor of the Month (17)
* We’re well into the Chit Chat Challenge, a team-up brought to you by Rubi McGrory of the awesome Iridescent Ordinary newsletter, and TAoN. As Rubi summarizes it: For ten days, you will initiate a conversation with a person unknown t...
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